9 July SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
Tribal Skirmish Threatens Broader Coalition Campaign – S&S
Night Raids Curbing Taliban, but Afghans Cite Civilian Toll – NYT
ISAF Nations Follow US Lead, Announce Early Drawdowns – LWJ
Contract for Afghan Police Training Still Lacks Controls – S&S
Face of Defense: Marine Mentors Afghan Border Police – AFPS
Police: Afghan Guard Shoots Dead 2 NATO Troops – AP
South African Gets 3.5 Years for Kandahar Stabbing – AP
Pakistan
Scores Killed as Violence Rocks Pakistan’s Largest City – WP
Troops Ordered to Use Bullets to Quell Karachi Turmoil – NYT
At Least 80 Dead in Karachi Bloodshed – LAT
Shoot-On-Sight Order as Karachi Violence Escalates – VOA
Karachi: ‘Shoot on Sight’ Orders as Violence Soars – BBC
Pakistan Security to Shoot on Sight in Karachi – AP
Pakistan Condemns Mullen’s Statement on Journalist’s Killing – NYT
Pakistan Rejects US Claims Over Saleem Shahzad Murder – BBC
Iraq
A Violence Rises Paratroopers Practice a New Mission – HP
Syria
Nearly Half Million Syrians Protest in Flashpoint City of Hama – VOA
Thousands of Syrians Protest in Hama Against Assad – LAT
Thousands Protest in Restive City of Hama – BBC
Envoys Stay in Syrian City Where Protests Continue – NYT
Syria Protests US Ambassador’s Support for Demonstrators – WP
US Rejects Syrian Charge That Envoy Incited Protests – Reuters
US, French Envoys in Hama, 13 Killed in Syria – Reuters
Bolstered by Support, Syrians Pour Into Streets – AP
Libya
Niger: Libyan Conflict Impacting Sahel Security – VOA
Cold Gaddafi Threatens to Launch Attacks on Europe – DT
Gaddafi Threatens Europe as Rebels Renew Push – Reuters
Shouting, Libya’s Gadhafi Lashes Out at NATO – AP
No Quick Fix to East Libya Woes as War Drags On – Reuters
Yemen
In Yemen, Tribal Militias Flex Muscles – WP
Thousands Rally in Yemen After President Appears on TV – VOA
Competing Yemen Rallies Show National Divide – AP
Saleh Speech Underscores Yemen’s Political Divide – Reuters
Israel / Palestinians
Israel Blocks Pro-Palestinian Activists’ ‘Fly-In’ Attempt – VOA
Israel Blocks Some Activists, Deports Others – WP
Israel Blocks Pro-Palestinian ‘Flytilla’ Activists – BBC
Israel Blocks Flights to Protest Gathering – NYT
Israel Blocks Airborne Protest, Questions Dozens – AP
Turkey Insists on Apology to Normalize Israel Ties – Reuters
US Urges UN Sleuth Resign Over Blog Cartoon – Reuters
Egypt
Tens of Thousands Jam Cairo’s Main Square Demanding Reforms – VOA
Egyptians Protest Slow Pace of Change – WP
Cairo’s Tahrir Square Fills With Protesters – BBC
Egyptians Protest, Demand Justice After Mubarak – AP
Egyptians Rally to Demand Faster Reforms – Reuters
UN Chief Urges Transparent Elections in Egypt – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Bahrain’s Top Cleric Slams Reconciliation Talks – AP
Latest Developments in Arab World’s Unrest – AP
US Department of Defense
House Boosts Military Budget in Time of Austerity – AP
‘Hands-free’ Landing on Eisenhower Step Toward Unmanned Naval Flight – VP
Suicide Condolence Letters: Army Captain is a Dissenting Voice – WP
Military Suicides: Obama Seeks to Ease the Pain – LAT editorial
What Would Really Help Troubled Veterans – WP editorial
United States
Betty Ford, Former First Lady, Dies at 93 – NYT
Mexican’s Execution Prompts Diplomatic Disappointment – WP
UN Official: US Execution of Leal Broke Int’l Law – AP
How to Treat a Terrorist Suspect – LAT editorial
Why Aren’t There More Veterans in Congress? – WP opinion
World
US, Allies’ Share of World Military Spending Shrinking – Reuters
Africa
UN: Africa Drought Endangers 500,000 Children – Reuters
South Sudan Becomes an Independent Nation – BBC
South Sudan Becomes World’s Newest Nation – AP
South Sudanese Mark Independence From North – Reuters
A Party in South Sudan; World Leaders at Ceremony – AP
UN Security Council Votes to Bolster South Sudan – VOA
UN Approves 7,000 Peacekeepers for South Sudan – AP
UN Votes for South Sudan Peacekeeping Force – Reuters
South Sudan Says Can Live Off Credit if North Blocks – Reuters
A Look at the History, People of South Sudan – AP
After Years of Pressure S. Sudan Nearly a Nation – NYT analysis
The New State of South Sudan – NYT editorial
Nigeria’s Maiduguri Bans Motorbikes to Stop Boko Haram – BBC
Nigeria: Thousands Jobless After Motorcycle Ban – AP
Senegal to Return Former Chad President Habre – BBC
DR Congo ‘Rape’ Colonel Kulimushi Surrenders – BBC
War, Drought Compounding Somalia Exodus – Reuters
Americas
At Least 17 Killed in Northern Mexico Bar Massacre – AP
Colombia’s Santos Apologizes for 2000 Massacre – AP
Argentina: Presidency Challenged by Buenos Aires Mayoral Vote – AP
2nd Brazilian Official Quits in Graft Case – NYT
Brazil Prosecutor Charges 37 in 2005 Scandal – AP
Cuba Academic: Party Expulsion Order Overturned – AP
Asia Pacific
Vatican Condemnation of New Chinese Bishop Worsens Tensions – NYT
Japan Prime Minister Sorry for Nuclear Mix-up – BBC
Malaysian Capital Braces for Electoral Reform Rally – VOA
Malaysia Rally: Kuala Lumpur ‘to be Locked Down’ – BBC
Malaysia Fires Tear Gas at Protest, Arrests 644 – AP
Exxon to Face Lawsuit Over Rights Violations in Indonesia – Reuters
Philippines Probes Soldiers Over 2 Missing Women – AP
Europe
Germany Files Murder Charges in Shooting of US Airmen – S&S
UK: Former Aide to Cameron Is Arrested in Tabloid Scandal – NYT
UK’s Cameron Vows Probe of Scandal – WP
British Tabloid Scandal Envelops Three Pillars Already Stained – LAT
UK Media Feels the Heat After Phone-Hack Scandal – AP
Georgia: Photographers ‘Infiltrated Institutions’ – AP
Nagorno-Karabakh Wants a Seat at the Table – WP
Belarus Protesters Find Inspiration – WP
Belarus: Europe’s Last Dictator – WP opinion
South Asia
India Unprepared for Urban Boom – WP
India’s $22 Billion Question: What to do With a Treasure? – NYT
